Chris JonesFrom Eminem and The Dave Matthews Band to Britney Spears and N*Sync, concerts are a part of entertainment. Going to school so close to Philadelphia gives students the chance to go to a variety of different concerts in a variety of different venues. However, which venue is the best?
Sophomore Marisa Castellana has gone to concerts at the First Union Center, the Electric Factory and the Tweeter Center. Her favorite venue would have to be The Tweeter Center. “I like how you can sit outside. It is really cool during the summer.”
Senior Mike Pape agrees. “The best thing about concerts at the Tweeter Center is that you can sit outside.” The attraction of the Tweeter Center appears to be that there is outdoor seating. The only downfall is when it happens to rain, and you have lawn seats. Sophomore Chris Spratt agrees. “Sometimes it stinks when you have lawn seats and it rains, but it still can be fun.”
The Tweeter Center offers music year- round, opening the outdoor seating during the spring and summer seasons. Even in the rain, the music continues. The Tweeter Center has been the host of many groups including N*Sync, The Dave Matthews Band, Bon Jovi and the Q102 Concerts. For event information at the Tweeter Center, call 215-222-LOVE.
The First Union Center is also another prominent concert venue. It is currently hosting the band No Doubt. The First Union Center had been a art of Philadelphia entertainment since the summer of 1996 hosting the Philadelphia ’76er’s and the Philadelphia Flyers’ home games, along with an array of concerts. Upcoming concerts include Cher and Rush. For further information, call the First Union Center at (215)336-3600.
Other possible venues sometimes frequented by Cabrini students include the Electric Factory, located at 421 North 7th Street and Tower Theater, located at 69th and Ludlow Street in Upper Darby. The Electric Factory is currently hosting Ben Folds Five and Reel Big Fish. The Tower Theater is preparing for performances by David Bowie and Elvis Costello.
Being so close to the city, the door is wide open for a variety of concerts in a variety of different venues. However, it seems as though the Tweeter Center is the venue of choice for most students. Senior Scott Giblin seems to sum it all up, “One of the best things about going to the Tweeter Center is that being on the lawn, you can just wander around and meet up with people during the concert.” So, if you are looking for a night of music, there are many different venues for you to explore. Just bring an extra umbrella incase you have lawn seats at the Tweeter Center.
